> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kaws · updated 2026-11-02

# KAWS (b. 1974)

KAWS is an American artist with 235 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $2,406.

A work by KAWS sold in 2025 for $2,759, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a KAWS work worth?

Across 199 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a KAWS work is $2,406.

The median KAWS print sells for $3,289 across 56 lots.

The median KAWS sculpture sells for $2,157 across 80 lots.

The median KAWS painting sells for $89,406 across 11 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) KAWS sculptures typically sell for $991–$5,245 (the middle half of 60 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) KAWS prints typically sell for $1,940–$5,750 (the middle half of 28 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 85 | $3,289 | $116,470 | 65.9% | 2025-10-07 |
| Paintings | 12 | $89,406 | $522,012 | 91.7% | 2023-03-16 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $2,459 | $36,787 | 90.9% | 2025-11-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 82 | $2,157 | $160,146 | 97.6% | 2025-10-07 |
| Photography | 3 | $1,020 | $1,020 | 33.3% | 2022-08-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $115,630 | $522,012 | — | 2023-03-16 |

KAWS's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (85 lots) median $3,289 with 65.9% sell-through. Paintings (12 lots) median $89,406, record $522,012. A typical KAWS painting sells for around 27× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $115,630.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $1,940–$5,750 | $3,025 | $17,850 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $2,025–$13,069 | $5,392 | $116,470 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $41,872–$80,548 | $41,885 | $89,406 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 60 | $991–$5,245 | $1,585 | $48,464 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $522,012 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $232,070 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $160,146 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $116,470 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $114,790 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $64,394 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $36,787 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $9,622 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a KAWS worth?

Across 199 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a KAWS work is $2,406. The median KAWS print sells for $3,289 across 56 lots. The median KAWS sculpture sells for $2,157 across 80 lots. The median KAWS painting sells for $89,406 across 11 lots. Small (under 50 cm) KAWS sculptures typically sell for $991–$5,245 (the middle half of 60 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) KAWS prints typically sell for $1,940–$5,750 (the middle half of 28 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a KAWS print?

Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a KAWS print is $3,289.

### What is KAWS's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a KAWS print is $116,470.

### What is the average price of a KAWS sculpture?

Based on 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a KAWS sculpture is $2,157.

### What is KAWS's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a KAWS sculpture is $160,146.

### What is the average price of a KAWS painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a KAWS painting is $89,406.

### What is KAWS's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a KAWS painting is $522,012.

### What is the average price of a small KAWS sculpture?

Based on 60 sold lots, the median auction price of a small KAWS sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,585, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small KAWS print?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small KAWS print (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,025, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is KAWS's auction record?

KAWS's auction record is $522,012, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “KAWS auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kaws (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.